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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chinese lemon chicken and corn grits

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin E; however, corn grits is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 69% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Corn grits contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +496.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +871.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +450%
~equal in Sodium ~227mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 1% 26% 1.5% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +651.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2665.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.4%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3293.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3086.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4950%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +49.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese lemon chicken Corn grits
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Corn grits DV% diff.
Iron 1.22mg 6.71mg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.191g 39%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Protein 11.87g 1.58g 21%
Fats 13.55g 0.49g 20%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.028mg 17%
Phosphorus 136mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.672mg 13%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.033g 0.076g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.052mg 9%
Calories 252kcal 74kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.143mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.01mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 0.081g 7%
Choline 28.6mg 2.6mg 5%
Folate 9µg 27µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.135mg 5%
Potassium 161mg 27mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.049mg 2%
Fructose 1.52g 0g 2%
Calcium 40mg 64mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 6mg 2%
Carbs 20.61g 15.95g 2%
Starch 10.27g 15.39g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 252mg 227mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 14.85g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 0.1g N/A
Fiber 1g 1.1g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.048mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Corn grits
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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